Xavier University shooting at graduation for Morris Jeff Community School in New Orleans sees ‘three people shot’

THREE people have reportedly been shot at the conclusion of a high school graduation ceremony on Tuesday morning.

New Orleans police say the shooting unfolded in the parking lot of Xavier University’s Convocation Center, used as the venue for numerous high school graduation ceremonies each spring.

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Three people have reportedly been shot at a high school graduation ceremony in New Orleans[/caption]

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The shooting took place on the campus of Xavier University, where the graduation ceremony of Morris Jeff High School was taking place[/caption]

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The shots rang out at the end of Morris Jeff High School’s graduation ceremony.

According to police, initial information shows that at least three people sustained gunshot wounds.

The victims were transported to a local hospital for treatment.

The names, ages and conditions of the victims were not immediately known.

It’s unclear if the victims were students at Morris Jeff High School.

Cops say the shooter was detained at the scene.

Witnesses told the outlet that a fight broke out shortly after the ceremony ended and then heard about five to 12 gunshots ring out.

GRADUATION CEREMONY HORROR

The latest shooting comes after gunfire broke out at another graduation ceremony at Southeastern Louisiana University for Hammond High School on May 19.

In that shooting, police claim Trent Thomas, 20, and a juvenile got into an altercation, pulled guns, and started shooting at each other in the crowd.

The shooting left four injured – all believed to be innocent bystanders.

Hammond Police Chief Edwin Bergeron said at least 10 shots were fired.

“Right now, we’re investigating possible gang affiliation of sorts,” Bergeron said at the time.

“That is a sad scenario when you have people that are bringing guns to high school graduations. I think gangs are a thing.

“They’re juveniles, a lot of them are involved in (gangs). It’s something that we are actively working in this area.”

Police are still looking for at least one other shooter.